Papa&#x27;s Cafe

Always top notch food, great employees. The alligator was soft and delicious. The salmon was…read moreslightly overcooked but salmon a tough one. Overall always a nice experience and a great spot in Harker Heights, TX

We came in, a party of 7. 5 adults, 2 kids. 4 pm. Slow, no business yet. Our server greeted us…read moreand we got our drinks. Appetizers showed up and we ordered our meals. That's where it went down hill. It took an exceptionally long time to get our meals. When we did, everything was hot and tasty. However, we had to flag our server down several times for drink refills. It was Ash Wednesday and business did pick up the later it got. The place still looks the same, the menu has changed some but they have a lunch menu that goes till 5 pm which is real nice. I understand that the company is under new ownership.

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Fried shrimp Po'Boy

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

2.8(332 reviews)

0.5 mi

I have to say our over all experpeince was just MEH. The resturaunt did not appear to be very busy…read moreupon our arrival. Once seated it took a while for the waiter to come to the table, beverages slow as well. The food was again MEH, I had the meatloaf with loaded baked potatoe which all were cold. As in the toppings on the potatoe did not even melt, the potaoe has hard and the meatloaf was cold and lacked flavor. My son in law said his hot honey chicken was only warm from the spice. My daughter did enjoy her burger and said it was cooked perfectly. We were seated in the bar area but not at the bar, what I did find abit odd was the youmg ladies with a toddler that sat AT the bar and consumed cocktails. I was not comfortable with that at all, but I guess the bartender was.

Lunch today at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Harker Heights. Ordered the Chicken Pecan Salad with…read moreshredded veggies. Loved it! My friend ordered croissants with honey butter and a hamburger with fries. She said the croissants were not fully cooked - the insides were still doughy and the hamburger was tasteless. She thought maybe mustard would give it some flavor, but was disappointed. :(

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

Bubba's 33

4.0(209 reviews)

2.6 mi

This is actually my second time here -- I visited Bubba's the last time I was in Celina, Texas, and…read morecame back again on this trip. Overall, it's been a really good experience both times. The service really stands out. I had a bad throat, and our server kindly brought me warm water with lemon on request. I don't eat beef or pork, and she made sure to double-check with the kitchen, which I truly appreciated. That level of care made a difference. It has a true sports bar vibe with TVs all around, great for catching games. I'm here for work with a colleague -- they enjoyed their beer, and it was comfortable enough for us to sit, chat, and even get a little work done. Solid spot and definitely somewhere I return to when I'm in Killeen, Tx

I got the ribeye($ ) and it came out fairly quickly. The ribeye was surprisingly really good with…read moreits coffee crust seasoning. Meat was tender and tasted delicious. It was way above my expectations and on par with chain steakhouses. Staff were friendly and the manager even came up to the table offering free Apps for our next visit. They had various TVs around for sports. Overall a surprisingly great experience here with great food with a sport bar vibe.

Close up of the Monte Cristo

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Cassidy's Grill

4.6(62 reviews)

2.6 mi

Definitely going back to try other things . The chili cheese fries hit the spot . The staff was…read morevery friendly. Cozy place inside.

We stopped here between high school baseball games. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was…read morecool, the waitress was awesome, and the restrooms were very clean. This is one of those places that whenever you're in town, you have to eat at.

Chill Cheese Fries! They Rock!

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Just Cooking BBQ and More

3.6(23 reviews)

1.8 mi

This place is Freaking amazing!! Ordered a bbq chicken…read moreplate& a chicken bacon ranch sandwich! The chicken bbq plate tasted amazing, the chicken was juicy& the taste was amazing. You can smell& taste the smoker! Definitely recommend

Where are they located now we ordered today and the location isn't right are there any leads to how…read morewe get our money back or are they just scamming now

Mac & Cheese, Brisket, Collard Greens Corn Bread, & Baked Beans.

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Customers Enjoying a beautiful day at just cooking!

Black Bear Diner Harker Heights

3.5(287 reviews)

1.0 mi

We had a great visit. Food was good and friendly staff…read more We will visit again. The ambiance is so cute with the bears everywhere. The food is what you would expect from a diner. A fun little stop. *****update***** A few years later we came back for birthday breakfast! And what fun! They made birthday bear pancakes! What a great memory. Thank you!

Stopped in after 4th Grade graduation to have brunch. Hostess sat us down then forgot to tell the…read morewaiter we were at his table so we sat for over 5 minutes before someone showed up. Service got better somewhat after that. Ordered Rye toast got white toast with no butter on it. Bear claw french toast was okay but hard to cut thru because the egg mixture was burnt on the bottom and stuck to the plate. Wife had the Little lite breakfast omelette with grits it was an okay meal nothing to rave about. I had the Meat Lovers Omelette with the long hash browns, plenty of eggs and meat for sure, potatoes were not seasoned at all and just bland again nothing to rave about. This was my first and probably my last time at this restaurant. Sammie our waiter did well, never came back to see if we wanted more coffee and drinks. Need to pick it up if you are concerned about your customers

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Andy's Country Kitchen

5.0(2 reviews)

5.4 mi

Great food at a great price... the hot wings are very delicious. It's located in a bar, so you can…read morehave a cold one with your meal. Friendly place and great service. Can't wait to try other menu items!

Andy makes the best...everything! I've been a customer of Andy's since he ran the kitchen at a…read moredifferent establishment. I've never had a bad experience. Now that he has his own place and the freedom to create new dishes, my suggestion is to add him on Facebook and keep an eye on his specials. You really don't want to miss a thing!

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Hallmark

3.4(169 reviews)

2.3 mi

We traveled to this area to visit one of my sisters & she took us to Hallmark. It's a quaint…read morelittle Restaraunt & our service, Jessie, was super friendly, personable & patient with us. We loved her. Now when my sister said they had good food, I did NOT expect it to be soooo delicious...yummy!!! I ordered the smothered pork chops & the serving was HUGE! I had enough for 2-1/2 meals! It was scrumptious! I loved everything, especially the onions they grilled (or however they cooked them). It was clear that whoever was in the kitchen absolutely knew what they were doing & they cooked with some extra helpings of love in there! My sisters had the fried catfish & I tried theirs & was completely blown away! It was truly one of the BEST fried catfish I have had since I've been in Texas...& that's saying a lot because I've tried a LOT of different places & my hips prove it every time I look in the mirror...lol! The crispness, the lightness, the perfectly seasoned batter & fish were above & beyond! OMGosh! I can't WAIT to come back...even though the drive is 2 hours away, it will definitely be worth it! Great job Hallmark! & thank you Jessie for making it such an enjoyable experience for us. God bless you all!

First time back since the renovation. I like the new setup but I kinda liked the countertop that's…read morenow gone. It reminded me of a diner. I was greeted with a smile after seating myself. Today's special was the all you can eat Schnitzel with purple cabbage and fried potatoes. The meal came out hot and fast. The Schnitzel had a good gravy. A few more onions than I prefer but wouldn't prevent me from ordering it again. The potatoes and cabbage were good too. Although it was the "all you can eat" special, I was done after one plate. Overall its was a good meal. I just wish I could've had more room.

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I tried the French toast today. AMAZING!

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Other Fried Catfish Player with a gigantic potato

The Waffle Den

4.3(334 reviews)

4.4 mi

The Waffle Den completely caught me off guard, in the best way…read more Walking up, I really didn't know what to expect. Nothing about the outside prepared me for just how good this food was going to be. But once I walked in, I was genuinely impressed. I went half butter pecan and half strawberry on the waffle, and my goodness, this was a very well-made waffle. Moist, flavorful, and so good that I honestly didn't even need the syrup. The butter pecan and strawberry combination was phenomenal. I also had two fried chicken wings. They were fried hard, exactly the way I like them, crispy and seasoned. I probably would've taken just a touch more seasoning, but that's a minor critique. The chicken was very, very good. This place completely exceeded my expectations. I'll absolutely be back. Actually, I might come back today. Phenomenal chicken and waffles!

This place is amazing! The peach waffle has a deep flavor profile. You can taste 3 different styles…read moreof peach. Peach waffle to peach cobbler to random goodness. The people that run the restaurant were so nice, I think it was the owners son came out to explain the menu to us. As I am writing this, the owner came out to visit. Pretty flawless, give it a try.

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Adri H.

10 years ago

By far my favorite breakfast place around. Love the atmosphere. This is the kind of place that makes you want to put your phone down and just enjoy good food with good people. read more

Sean B.

12 years ago

Between the great prices, friendly staff, and who can forget the great food, I don't know how this place could get any better....

Julia P.

11 years ago

Good food, good service, great prices. We eat there once a week. Best biscuits and gravy in town.

Elva G.

6 years ago

Very delicious food , friendly service, I will give 5 stars, and I will definitely be back.

Dennis F.

8 years ago

Great staff. great food. great service. friendly atmosphere . My family had a great time

Zahira T.

13 years ago

LOVE this place. You won't be disappointed. Affordable and delicious!

K R.

11 years ago

This place is it!

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